A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1065237 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1065298 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 1065186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-28 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb39c686234fc2a1227a2bb8d3d9b4e9762991251c1021fcf3f37b4143865e52fBlock Operator
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